The Pittsburgh Pirates have a total MLB payroll of $78,006,500 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Pirates Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Pirates are 28th in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Pirates have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $84,423,338 (27th)
- 2024: $84,050,989 (29th)
- 2023: $74,670,975 (28th)
- 2022: $56,184,032 (28th)
- 2021: $54,356,609 (28th)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Pirates in 2026?
Mitch Keller makes the most money on the Pirates in 2026 with a salary of $16,911,500.
Keller, 29, is on a five-year, $77 million contract. He will stay in Pittsburgh through 2028.
Highest-Paid Pirates Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Keller | $16.9 million |
| 2 | Bryan Reynolds | $14.25 million |
| 3 | Dennis Santana | $4.5 million |
| 4 | Oneil Cruz | $3.25 million |
| 5 | Joey Bart | $2.6 million |
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